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High Five
Our fifth anniversary was a good one. On Saturday, we loaded up the Jeep and drove to Shelby to stay with Joe’s parents for two nights before heading off to Brevard, NC sans baby. We watched the King’s Mountain fireworks that evening and the next day lounged around, ate a delicious home cooked lunch and took a short walk before Joe’s grandparents came in for a visit. Monday we drove to Brevard and had several hours to explore before we…
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In the Great Green Room
In the great green room was a telephone and a RED BALLOON… This little boy is such a blessing in my life, and I know that having a miscarriage would have been a completely different experience not having him keep me on my toes. Today we went to the library for story time and then to Krispy Kreme for doughnuts. It was like getting to take Scooby out on a date. I loved how he was completely silent as he…
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Garden Tomato Sauce
In the pot from the garden: Golden sunburst tomatoes, Djena Lee’s golden girl tomatoes, Black Russian tomato, Omar’s Lebanese tomato, Ace Bush tomato, garlic, carrots, banana peppers (sweet and hot), yellow onion, basil, thyme and oregano. From the counter: olive oil, red wine, and a pinch of sugar and salt.
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Chicken Parm with Yellow Tomato Sauce
Yellow tomato sauce: Simmer 8-12 yellow tomatoes in a pot on medium low heat. Add a hot banana pepper or whatever pepper you have in your garden, a clove or two of garlic, fresh basil and oregano. Add salt and pepper to taste. Allow to simmer until tomatoes are broken apart. Strain if you prefer a smooth sauce. The flavor will be very mild, so throw in a couple red tomatoes for a fuller taste. Chicken: Pound chicken with a…
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Grief
What is healthy grieving? How can God be honored in a time of grief? These are questions I struggle with during the loss of my second pregnancy in four months. The first, a “chemical pregnancy” was much easier than this one. This one really hurts. On a day I was supposed to be congratulated for entering into the second trimester, I was saw my child still in my womb with no heart beat. Only two weeks ago I was reflecting…
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When Bellies Don't Grow
When bellies don’t grow, hearts swell tears well lips quiver and sigh. Pull loved ones close draw up the sheets entangle souls and feet. Sip pink lemonade, Kiss cheeks and toes Watch the garden grow
